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Things to do in Sohra (Cherrapunji)
The rain capital’s cliff country of falls and caves.
The list
The short version: Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters, Dainthlen and the caves: Sohra is the reason monsoon exists in travel lore.
01
Nohkalikai overlook
India’s tallest plunge waterfall (about 340m) off one edge.
02
Seven Sisters
The seven-segmented falls on the cliff wall.
03
Wei Sawdong
The tiered turquoise pools at the bamboo stairs.
Know before you go
- From Shillong
- About 54km
- Falls
- Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters, Dainthlen, Wei Sawdong
- Caves
- Mawsmai and Arwah nearby
- Season
- Jun-Sep for volume, Nov-Feb for access
Official tourism highlights the monsoon for falls at full force, and warns river activities carry restrictions in heavy rain; the dry months trade volume for access and clear views.
Best time: June to September for falls at full force; November to February for clear views and dry trails.
Practicals
Permits & season for Meghalaya
No entry permit for Indian nationals; foreign nationals register at checkposts.
October to May works; the monsoon is the point in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, and the fiercest anywhere in India.
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Fixed departures you can join solo, or a private plan around your dates. Prices on the page, real people on WhatsApp.
Keep planning
- Meghalaya travel guide
- Flying into Umroi Airport, Shillong: flights, cabs and onward connections
- Meghalaya permits: the complete guide
- How Many Days for Meghalaya? 3, 4, 5 and 6 Day Plansfrom the journal
- Is Meghalaya Safe for Tourists? Honest Answer + What to Watcfrom the journal
- Meghalaya from Bangalore: Flightsfrom the journal